Medications Course Mawson Lakes North Adelaide
Advance your health and community services career with the HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication course in Mawson Lakes, North Adelaide. This nationally recognized training is essential for Aged Care Workers, Disability Support Workers, Community Care Workers, Personal Care Assistants, and Respite Care Workers who support individuals in self-administering medication. The course ensures compliance with Federal and state/territory legislation, workplace policies, and industry regulations, equipping you with the knowledge and practical skills to assist with medication safely and effectively.
Delivered in Mawson Lakes, a key training hub in North Adelaide, this hands-on course covers the various forms of medication, different modes of administration, and characteristics of commonly used medications, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs. You’ll develop the skills to assist with at least five different types of medication using three different administration methods, ensuring you can confidently provide support while maintaining best practices in medication safety. The training also emphasizes the importance of accurate medication documentation, helping you follow workplace protocols and legal requirements.
This HLTHPS006 Medication Assistance course is aligned with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recommendations, emphasising the importance of annual refresher training to stay current with current policies and best practices. Whether you're working in aged care, disability support, or community services, this Mawson Lakes-based course provides the essential knowledge and practical experience to safely assist with medication administration, improving the quality of care you provide.
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The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTHPS006 - Assist clients with medication
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This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
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Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 5 Hours
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 8 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours
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An individual undertaking this course with ABC First Aid will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills
Numeracy skills to calculate and check correct dosage of medication, expiry dates and client information including basic calculations of ratios and volume
Reading skills to correctly check and interpret client information and dosage instructions
Language skills to appropriately greet and converse with clients to explain medication requirements and obtain client consent
Online study options: students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies.
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Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificates are issued by ABC First Aid RTO 3399, subject to successful completion of all course requirements and following internal processing. -
This certificate does not require renewal
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Please note that enrolment to this course is made with ABC First Aid, RTO 3399. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website First Aid Courses Australia | ABC First Aid (Student Resources | ABC First Aid) for all details relating to the rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
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Practical scenarios:
Scenario 1 – Provide assistance with medication – Asthma
Scenario 2 – Provide assistance with medication – Anaphylaxis
Scenario 3 – Provide assistance with medication – PRN Liquid Paracetamol
Scenario 4 – Provide assistance with medication – Eye Drops
Scenario 5 – Provide assistance with medication – Tablets
Documentation - The student must complete the following to the appropriate standard:
Incident Report Forms
Medication Administration Forms
Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of short answer and multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
